Introduction to the FFA. Michael Southerland – Cocke County FFA. Objectives. 1. Define terms relevant to the FFA. 2. Discuss the history of the FFA. 3. List the location of the FFA headquarters. 4. List the names and locations of FFA camp & conventions.

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6. Degrees of Active Membership

Earn and productively invest $1000 or work 300 hours in an SAE Program

At least 25 hours of community service within at least two different activities (NOTE: 15 more than Chapter Degree). These hours are in addition to and cannot be duplicated as paid or unpaid SAE hours

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6. Degrees of Active Membership

State Degree:

Chapter officer or committee member

Satisfactory scholastic record

Participate in the planning of the Program of Activities

5 activities above chapter level

Degree Charm worn above name on jacket or on standard key chain

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6. Degrees of Active Membership

American Degree (gold key):

Highest degree

Active member for 3 years

3 years of class

Graduate from high school at least 12 months prior to receiving degree

Outstanding SAE Program

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6. Degrees of Active Membership

American Degree:

Earn and productively invest $7,500 or earn and invest $1,500 and work at least 2,250 unpaid hours

Have a record of outstanding leadership abilities

Scholastic record of “C” or better

Golden key worn above name or on chain

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6. Degrees of Active Membership

American Degree:

Have participated in at least 50 hours in at least 3 different community service activities (25 more than State Degree). These hours are in addition to and cannot be duplicated as paid or unpaid SAE hours; and -these hours may be cumulative.

Example:

10 hours required for Chapter Degree,

15 more hours are required for the State Degree

25 more hours are required for the American Degree, for a total of 50 hours.

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7. Chapter Officers

President– Presides over all meetings

Vice-president– Assists president and directs all committee work

Secretary– Keeps minutes of all meetings

Treasurer– Keeps financial records

Reporter– Reports chapter news

Sentinel– Assists president in maintaining order

Advisor– Advises FFA members on all matters relating to the chapter

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7. Chapter Officers

Historian - Keeps chapter scrapbook

Chaplain– Takes charge of religious exercises during meetings, banquets, or other occasions

Parliamentarian– Informs the members on correct parliamentary procedure

Student Advisor- assists the advisor & other officers

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7. Chapter Officers

Rising sun– President

Plow– Vice-president

Ear of corn– Secretary

Bust of Washington– Treasurer

American flag– Reporter

Shield of friendship– Sentinel

Owl– Advisor / Student Advisor

Eagle– Parliamentarian

Holy Bible– Chaplain

Scrolls-- Historian

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7. Chapter Officers

List the current chapter officers on your handout. You will be required to complete a chapter officers’ quiz, in which you will have to list the name of each officer, based on their position on the team.

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8. Symbols of the Emblem

The FFA emblem is made up of five symbols:

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8. Symbols of the Emblem

A. Cross-section of an ear of corn: The symbol of corn represents our common agricultural interests, is native to America, and is grown in every state.

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8. Symbols of the Emblem

B. The rising sun: It symbolizes progress in agriculture and the confidence that FFA members have in the future.

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8. Symbols of the Emblem

C. The plow: It is a symbol of labor and tillage of the soil.

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8. Symbols of the Emblem

D. The owl: It symbolizes wisdom and knowledge.

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8. Symbols of the Emblem

E. The eagle: This is symbolic of the national scope of the FFA.

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8. Symbols of the Emblem

The words “Agricultural Education“ surround the letters “FFA.” This tells us that FFA is an important part of agriculture and agribusiness programs.

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9. FFA Colors

The colors of the FFA are National Blue and Corn Gold. Blue reminds us that the FFA is a national organization. Gold reminds us that corn is a native American crop grown in every state.

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10. FFA Motto

Learning to do,

Doing to learn,

Earning to live,

Living to serve.

*Every student must recite this to meet the requirements of successfully completing the FFA unit.*

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11. The FFA Creed

Written by E.M. Tiffany

Adopted at the 3rd National Convention

Revised at the 38th & 63rd National Convention (What does “revised” mean?)